There is no easy or speedy solution to remove the algal bloom issues plaguing Lake Hood in Canterbury. The Ashburton District Council isn’t about to rush into spending ratepayer money on potential ...

Ashburton District ratepayers will receive an average rate rise of 7.3% on July 1. The 2025/26 Annual Plan was adopted by the Ashburton District Council on Wednesday [MAY 21] with a lower rate ...

There is no easy or speedy solution to remove the algal bloom issues plaguing Lake Hood in Canterbury. The Ashburton District ...

Forget Me Not Novelties introduces a new product line encouraging open dialogue around mental wellness this May.

Security has been “bolstered” around Christchurch Hospital’s birthing unit after what a source says was a “very violent” ...

The recommendation was to “not contribute funding for a public transport trial in Ashburton at this time”. Instead, the discussion led to a 6-4 vote to pursue discussions with ECan on public transport ...

Lake users want a review of the process that resulted in Lake Hood being closed, an intersection that had at least three crashes in three weeks has had a safety upgrade, and New Zealand's largest ...

He has travelled the length of the country 15 times, and written a number of books about hidden spots to find. This week, he ...

Fire crews south of Ashburton have been battling a large rural fire since last night.

Eight keen young game bird hunters from around the country will enjoy two days hunting in outstanding wetlands, as winners of ...

Popular online gift store “Forget Me Not Novelties” announces a new line of humorous and heartfelt Father’s Day mugs, making ...

Prebbleton trainer John McDermott just had his most successful week as a trainer with three winners saluting the judge. Topaz ...